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Data Analysis Courses for Beginners

Beginner data analysis courses can help you learn data collection techniques, basic statistical concepts, data visualization, and interpretation of results. You can build skills in using spreadsheets for data manipulation, creating charts for visual representation, and applying descriptive statistics to summarize findings. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and data visualization software such as Tableau, showing you how to effectively analyze and present data to support decision-making.


Popular Beginner Data Analysis Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, General Finance, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Maintainability, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Investments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Kafka Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Live Streaming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming

    ★ 3.9 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Structural Analysis, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Experimentation

    ★ 4.8 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Digital Marketing Institute

    Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Facebook, Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Digital Advertising, Brand Awareness, Target Market, Advertising, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Facility Operations, Financial Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Cost Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Financial Forecasting, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Construction Management, Plan Execution, Project Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Forecasting, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (192) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, New Product Development, Health Systems, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

    ★ 4.7 (298) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
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    Universidad Austral

    Cómo Invertir en Cripto

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Digital Assets, Key Management, Investments, Financial Trading, Blockchain, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Asset Protection, Market Data, Investment Management, Asset Management, FinTech, Trend Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Operating Cost, Operating Expense, Decision Making, Risking

    ★ 4.8 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Care Management, Patient Coordination, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Information Management, Primary Care, Telehealth, Communication

    ★ 4.6 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة المشتريات والعقود

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Management, Materials Management, Vendor Contracts, Supplier Management, Decision Making, Product Quality (QA/QC)

    ★ 4.6 (106) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian School of Business

    Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Business Planning, Financial Market, Market Data, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    ★ 4.4 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Credit offered
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    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Development Testing, Authorization (Computing), Test Case, Mobile Development, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Application Development, Functional Design

    ★ 4.7 (92) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Credit offered
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Повышение эффективности глубоких нейросетей

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Data Compilation, Model Training, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data analysis courses

  • GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance: Coursera
  • Kafka Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Renewable Energy Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
  • Cómo Invertir en Cripto: Universidad Austral
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective): Columbia University
  • إدارة المشتريات والعقود: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project: Indian School of Business

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